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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.61, 815.42 and 382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.61, 815.42 and 382.01 is: 573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.61 : 815.42 = 382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.61/815.42 = 382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.61x = 815.42 × 382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.61x = 311,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,498.72/543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.02

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